The North State Journal

KANATA, Ontario — A second period hit that knocked Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin out of Game 4 between the Hurricanes and Senators set off a maelstrom of scrums and penalties that temporarily derailed Carolina’s quest […]

New discovery solves Shakespeare’s London house location mystery

LONDON — Fans of William Shakespeare know that the great playwright came from Stratford-upon-Avon, the riverside English town where tourists still throng to see his childhood home. But he made his name in London — […]

Media outlets sue over withheld UNC-CH report

RALEIGH — A group of North Carolina media outlets is suing over a report being withheld by UNC Chapel Hill involving its School of Civic Life and Leadership. The lawsuit concerns a 400-page, $1.2 million […]

LOWRY: Trump vs. the pope

As far as showdowns between popes and secular leaders go, President Donald Trump versus Pope Leo hardly rates. Pope Leo hasn’t forced Trump to come see him and stand for three days in the snow […]

The state’s once-booming brewery scene enters a new phase
NC craft beer hits reset as closures outpace openings

April 24, 2026

North Carolina’s craft beer scene isn’t what it was five years ago — and that’s not up for debate. After a decade-long run that turned breweries into anchors of downtown revitalization from Asheville to the [...]
That’s not law enforcement; that’s a political operation
SHAPIRO: How Biden’s DOJ went after pro-lifers

April 24, 2026

We now know something the Biden administration spent years denying: It wasn’t merely enforcing the law around abortion clinics — it was allegedly partnering with abortion activists to identify, track and ultimately prosecute pro-life Americans. [...]
The next phase will be measured in productivity, competition and global power
OpenAI, Anthropic leaders say AI will shift from hype to balance sheet at UNC conference

April 24, 2026

CHAPEL HILL — Artificial intelligence is moving out of the experimental phase and into the core of the economy. That was the message from industry leaders gathered at the University of North Carolina’s inaugural AI [...]
A documentary about country singer Lainey Wilson comes to Netflix
The stream: Charlize Theron, ‘Marty Supreme,’ Kehlani, Kate Hudson, Lainey Wilson

April 24, 2026

Timothée Chalamet starring as a ping-pong master in “Marty Supreme” and a Netflix comedy competition show hosted by Kevin Hart are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near [...]
It’s not really “competition” when a government official untethered from the “profit motive” can use endless taxpayer subsidies to keep his business afloat
HARSANYI: Hey, socialists, we’ve already figured out the supermarket

April 24, 2026

There are at least 76,000 supermarkets in the United States. Most of us probably have a dozen within 10 miles of home. Nevertheless, leftists are constantly trying to convince us that we need government-run grocery [...]

Record US drought sparks worry about fires, water supply, food prices

April 25, 2026 Comments Off

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. […]

Hurricanes’ Andersen making most of playoffs’ ‘clean slate’

April 25, 2026 Comments Off

KANATA, Ontario — If you had told just about anyone when the calendar turned to 2026 that Frederik Andersen would be the best goaltender in the first week of the NHL postseason, they wouldn’t have […]

Category 5: Hall hit off-day focus of for Senators, Hurricanes

April 24, 2026 Comments Off

KANATA, Ontario — The Hurricanes have limited the Senators to three combined goals in the first three games of their first round series, and Carolina will have a chance to advance to the second round […]

Category 5: Hurricanes prepare for Game 3 in Ottawa

KANATA, Ontario — The Hurricanes will aim to win their third straight game and push the Senators to the brink of elimination when the teams meet for Game 3 of their first round series Thursday […]

Concepcion may lead NC in draft

The NFL Draft heads to Pittsburgh this week. There’s a chance that a familiar face to college football fans in North Carolina will be arriving at his new home. KC Concepcion is expected to be […]

Wide open draft for Panthers

The Carolina Panthers were aggressive in meeting their most pressing roster needs during NFL free agency. Now, that creates a problem for mock draft afficionados. No one has a good idea what the Panthers might […]

Three European nations to base World Cup operations in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE — Even without hosting a single match, North Carolina will play a visible role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Three European men’s national teams — Germany, Norway and Scotland — have […]

Banana Ball brings party to Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL – Bill Belichick heard home-crowd cheers in front of a crowd of about 50,000 spectators at Kenan Stadium. All it took was the UNC football coach joining the Savannah Bananas’ coaching staff for […]

NC State, Gainey have work to do in first portal window

The NC State Wolfpack have moved quickly to build out the staff for its men’s basketball program following the sudden departure of former head coach Will Wade. After hiring Justin Gainey as the new head […]

Bluegrass festival in Stanly County evolves, maintains tradition

OAKBORO — Rooted in authenticity, much like the genre itself, the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival — as large and respected as it has become — carries the feel of an earlier era, shaped by the […]

The Word: Living sacrifices

April 19, 2026

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 The godly life is not one […]

PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment

April 18, 2026

NEW YORK— A coalition of publishers and literary agencies are teaming with PEN America on an initiative meant to counter a growing trend of harassment against members of the literary community. PEN America, the century-old […]

The stream: ‘Beef,’ ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa,’ Glen Powel, Elle Fanning

April 17, 2026

Sadie Sandler starring in the Netflix comedy “Roommates” and fresh tunes from Zayn Malik are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also, among the streaming offerings […]

This week in history: April 16 to April 22

April 16, 2026

April 16 1917: Vladimir Lenin returned to Russia from exile in Europe by train, taking command of the Russian Revolution that would overthrow the provisional government and pave the way for the Soviet Union. 1945: […]

Famous birthdays this week: April 16 to April 22

April 16, 2026

These celebrities have birthdays this week: April 16 Singer Bobby Vinton is 91. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 79. Football coach Bill Belichick is 74. Actor Ellen Barkin is 72. Singer Jimmy Osmond […]

ELLIS: Congress should decide birthright citizenship, not SCOTUS

April 24, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that could redefine one of the most consequential questions in American law: Who is entitled to citizenship under the 14th Amendment? The focus, predictably, has been […]

MATTHEWS: The courage of ordinary men

Fortunately, it’s fairly common these days to read stories of heroism about ordinary people who were just going about their day when something happened that prompted them to step in, take action and ultimately save […]

HILL: What is on the other side of any problem political parties promise to fix?